Moog Supplies Testing Equipment for Blade Test Center for Suzlon Energy

By Moogs Industrial Group, PRNE
Monday, November 16, 2009

Turnkey Project Includes Test System Development, Configuration and Comprehensive Training at Cutting-Edge Test Center

BANGALORE, India, November 17 - Moog's Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A
and MOG.B), announced today that the Blade Test Center Gujarat (BTCG), which
is part of Suzlon Group, the world's third largest wind turbine manufacturer,
successfully completed tests on a new wind turbine rotor blade using a Moog
test system. The design of the entire system was done by Moog on the basis of
specifications provided by WMC, a renowned knowledge center established by
the Delft University of Technology and the Energy Research Center of the
Netherlands
.

The testing system, set up at a cost of $2 million, is a key
part of the new test facility based in Vadodara in the India state of
Gujarat. It can perform both dynamic and static testing on blades up to 65
metres (213 ft) long. The test system provides the full testing capabilities
that are required for the certification of wind turbines for use in the
field. Moog is a leader in providing high-performance testing systems to the
wind, automotive and aerospace markets and recently strengthened its product
portfolio in the alternative energy sector.

The Suzlon test system runs on Moog Test Software and consists
of one Moog test controller accommodating 8 channels in which 6 are dedicated
to the electric system to perform static tests and 2 are dedicated to the
hydraulic system to run dynamic tests. Moog delivered the complete system
including high capacity actuators, a hydraulic power supply (i.e., hydraulic
power unit, control manifold, cooling tower and piping), winches able to be
loaded up to 200 kN, and hydraulic cylinders with 1,500 mm (59 in) stroke.

Moog's previous experience with similar test rig
installations, knowledge of helicopter test techniques, and strong track
record in hydraulic actuation, project management approach and on-the-ground
technical support from its engineering team were key reasons for being
selected by Suzlon for the project.

"Being able to fully test new blades in our facility is a
major step forward for the Asian wind turbine market. It not only highlights
Suzlon's overall thrust to maintain market leadership but also provides our
non-Suzlon customers with the best-in-class wind energy testing solutions.
The new Moog test system gives us a multitude of benefits ranging from cost
efficient operation to reduced development time for new blades, thus
contributing to worldwide growth in wind energy capacity," said Dr. Wim
Barendswaard
of the Blade Test Center Gujarat.

"Suzlon Energy was very specific in their requirements and we
are pleased to see the completion of the tests for the first rotor blades at
the BTCG facility. The first time we came to this facility, all we could see
was a huge test stand and support frame for the actuators. Looking at the
working test system now, we feel we met a really exciting technical
challenge. Our local engineering team and our depth of experience in
designing and commissioning test systems were crucial to the success of this
project and we are delighted with the end-result," said Anurag Kashyap,
Country Manager, Moog India.

"Our aim is to bring Moog's motion control and testing
experience to bear on the challenges facing today's wind turbine makers and
buyers," said Steve Huckvale, President of Moog's Industrial Systems Group.
"Our ability and commitment to supporting customers locally with
high-performance motion control and testing solutions is core to our business
mission and we are really pleased with the successful collaboration with
Suzlon in India."

About the Blade Test Center Gujarat

The BTCG is a test center for conducting full scale testing of
wind turbines blades. Global investors, developers, manufacturers and
insurance companies require full scale testing according to the Standards for
Wind Turbine Rotor Blades and it is mandatory to obtain a Type Certification
according to IEC 61400-23. The BTCG is the first of its kind in Asia and is
located at about 22 km (approximately 13 miles) from Vadodara, Gujarat,
India. The test center is part of the Suzlon Group, the third leading wind
turbine makers in 2008 with 12.3% market share.* For more information, please
visit www.btcgujarat.com. For more information on Suzlon, please visit
www.suzlon.com.

About Moog

Moog's Industrial Group designs and manufactures high
performance motion control solutions combining electric, hydraulic, and
hybrid technologies with expert consultative support in a range of
applications including plastics, metal forming, power generation, test and
simulation. Moog customers include leading automotive, aerospace and wind
turbine manufacturers, testing labs and global automotive racing teams. We
help performance-driven companies design and develop their next-generation
machines. Moog's Industrial Group, with fiscal year 2008 sales of USD 532
million
and 33 locations worldwide, is part of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and
MOG.B) which had 2008 sales of USD 1.903 billion. For more information please
visit www.moog.com/industrial.

Static Testing of Rotor Blades

This involves securing the end of a blade to a static test rig and using
winches facing each other on either side of the rig to apply positive and
negative loads. In a static test, blades are tested for their design loads,
including factors such as safety factors, blade manufacturing variations etc.
etc.

Fatigue Testing of Rotor Blades

This involves mounting the end of a blade to a dynamic test rig.
Hydraulic actuators are mounted on an actuator rig and connected to the blade
to apply vertical and horizontal cyclical movement simultaneously. Dynamic
testing determines the fatigue characteristics. It is an endurance test
whereby the different forces acting on blades as they rotate on a wind
turbine can be represented by specific load cycles.

Suzlon Group

* Suzlon and REpower, if taken together, stand as the world's
third leading wind turbine supplier group in terms of market share. Market
share of 12.3% is derived from BTM Consult ApS World Market Update 2008,
ranking Suzlon with 9% of global market share and REpower with 3.3% of global
market share.

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Contacts: Think PR, Smita Shrivastava - CEO, M: +91-99200-86634 & E: smita at thinkprindia.com

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